Quotes About Democracy

By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom.

I don't vote. I don't do no voting.

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is wrong to choose to vote against the For the People Act, a bill that would increase election security and access to voting and reduce the influence of big money in politics.

Just because a group does not take its decisions by voting does not mean they have no understanding of the essence of democracy.

Every vote should carry a serial number, so that responsibility for harmful or careless use of the vote can be traced. Concealed voting should be outlawed.

What's sad is that we can have a reality-television performer for president without incorporating the other aspects of reality television - like voting and voter engagement.

Voting is completely important. People in America think democracy is a given. I think of it as an ecosystem, and what gets in the way of it is politicians and apathy.

If someone says, 'Democracy is a sham, those people don't speak for me... the system's rigged,' you say, 'Vote.' Someone says, 'I was making a statement by not voting,' and then you say, 'Well I can't hear it.'

In terms of political contributions, the free speech rights of corporations I don't think deserve the same protections as the free speech rights of real living, breathing, voting humans.

I believe that voting is the first act of building a community as well as building a country.

The voting booth joint is a great leveler; the whole neighborhood - rich, poor, old, young, decrepit and spunky - they all turn out in one day.

Voting is a right and a responsibility. Teaching young voters the value of this right and responsibility will show them the power they possess to shape their future.

If I had the day off and knew everyone else was voting, I wouldn't miss it. It would become a routine part of my responsibility as a citizen - like paying taxes, only less soul crushing.

Spaniards have always shown great maturity and great common sense when it comes to voting.

Not voting is disrespecting the best of what this nation stands for.

Democracy is not just voting for your leaders; it's really premised upon ordinary citizens understanding the issues.

In a well-functioning democracy, citizens have the option of voting their political masters out of office. Not so in most companies.

If you rely on the media for your information, to educate yourself about the candidates and what issues are facing the country, then you get just part of the equation. I think it's important that we as citizens of this democracy take the responsibility to get as much information as possible before we go into the voting booth.

On my travels around the world, I've met people in countries where democracy doesn't exist and if it does, they are intimidated into voting in a certain way.

Voting is super important, and your vote counts.

Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.

From casting to counting, our votes must be better protected in all voting systems.

I can make them voting machines sing Home Sweet Home.